Husqvarna FC 450 vs Sherco 300 SEF Factory
Side-by-side comparison of the Husqvarna FC 450 and Sherco 300 SEF Factory — weight, seat height, power, fuel capacity, suspension, and price for riders making a real buying decision.
Quick answer
Choose the Husqvarna FC 450 if you want Husqvarna's feel and the 450cc 4-stroke engine character. Choose the Sherco 300 SEF Factory if you prefer Sherco's package and the 304cc 4-stroke platform. Specs are close in many areas — what matters most is terrain, ergonomics, and dealer support.
Who wins for which rider
Rider-need verdicts. The right pick depends on what you actually ride and how you ride it.
Seat height confidence
Husqvarna FC 450
Lower listed seat height (946 mm) helps shorter riders flat-foot at stops.
Longer rides without refuelling
Sherco 300 SEF Factory
9.8 L tank gives more range between fuel stops.
Better value on price
Husqvarna FC 450
Lower listed price at $11,749 (US list price, plus $690 freight).
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Husqvarna FC 450 | Sherco 300 SEF Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Husqvarna | Sherco |
| Displacement (cc) | 449.9 | 303.68 |
| Engine | 4-stroke | 4-stroke |
| Power (HP) | Not published | Not published |
| Torque (Nm) | Not published | Not published |
| Weight (kg) | 103.3 (without fuel) | Not published |
| Seat height (mm) | 946 | 950 |
| Fuel capacity (L) | 7.2 | 9.8 |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Start type | Electric starter | Electric starter |
| Front suspension | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm | KYB 48 mm Ø fork - 300 mm stroke - closed cartridge technology |
| Rear suspension | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage | KYB 50 Ø18 mm shock absorber - 330 mm rear wheel travel |
| Frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel | Semi-perimeter high-strength chrome-molybdenum steel |
| Front brake | 260 mm disc brake | Hydraulic Brembo, 260 mm Ø disc |
| Rear brake | 220 mm disc brake | Hydraulic Brembo, 220 mm Ø disc |
| Clutch | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics | Brembo hydraulic control, multi-disc in oil bath |
| Price | $11,749 (US list price, plus $690 freight) | $12,990 (US list price, plus $650 freight) |
Husqvarna FC 450 sources:
- price, power, torque, weight, seat height, tank, all other specs: FC 450 2027, Husqvarna Motorcycles USA, checked 2026-10-14. Husqvarna publishes no power or torque figure.
Sherco 300 SEF Factory sources:
- power, torque, weight, seat height, tank, all other specs: 300 SEF Factory 2027, Sherco, checked 2026-10-14. Sherco publishes no weight, power or torque figure.
- price: Pricing, Sherco USA, checked 2026-10-14. Listed as "SEF 300" in the 2027 enduro range. The list does not name the Factory edition.
What each bike is really like
Husqvarna FC 450
Full specs →The Husqvarna FC 450 is a premier motocross motorcycle, engineered with a powerful engine and a lightweight chassis for unrivaled on-track performance.
Sherco 300 SEF Factory
Full specs →The Sherco 300 SEF Factory is a championship-winning enduro motorcycle, renowned for its agile handling and a versatile, potent 4-stroke engine.
Common questions
Is the Husqvarna FC 450 better than the Sherco 300 SEF Factory?
Neither is strictly better. The Husqvarna FC 450 is a 450cc 4-stroke Husqvarna, while the Sherco 300 SEF Factory is a 304cc 4-stroke Sherco. The right choice depends on terrain, ergonomics, and dealer support more than headline specs.
Which is lighter, the Husqvarna FC 450 or the Sherco 300 SEF Factory?
Husqvarna lists the Husqvarna FC 450 at 103.3 kg (without fuel). Sherco does not publish a weight for the Sherco 300 SEF Factory. Makers do not all weigh bikes the same way, so check the basis before comparing.
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